More Young Men Say Religion Is ‘Very Important’ to Them, Poll Finds
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- A Gallup survey reveals a significant increase in the number of men under 30 who consider religion "very important," rising from 28% in 2023 to 42% in 2025.
- This trend supports anecdotal evidence from pastors who have noticed more young men attending church services in recent years.
- The rise in religious importance among young men contrasts with a decline among young women, creating a widening gender gap in religious engagement.
- Traditionally, women have been more religious than men, making this shift in young adults particularly notable and a subject of debate among scholars and faith leaders.
